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19 Cards in this Set
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articulate
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effective;distinct
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(adj)
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ascendancy
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influence that controls
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(n)
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ascetic
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practicing self-denial; austere
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(adj)
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assert
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state strongly/positively
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(v)
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assiduous
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diligent
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assuage
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ease or lessen (pain)
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astute
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wise;shrewd;keen
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(adj)
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asylum
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place of refuge;safety
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(n)
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atrophy
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waste away
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(v)
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attribute
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credit; acknowledge
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attrition
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gradual decrease in numbers
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(n)
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auspicious
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favoring success;fortunate
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(adj)
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austere
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forbiddingly stern;severely simple
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autonomous
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self-governing
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autopsy
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examination of dead body
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(n)
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avarice
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greediness for wealth
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(n)
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averse
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reluctant
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aversion
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strong dislike
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avert
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prevent;turn aside
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